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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-11-24
SQUIBS.

1t is one thing for person to know
good thing when he sees it, and an
other thing for him to seize a good
thing when he knows it Burlington
Free Press.
Lieutenant Bangs registering at Los
Angeles hotel -"What's good room
worth 2" Clerk Rooms are worth
So now but prices may advance dur
ing the night"
Guest-"What you got for dessert,
waiter 2" Waiter-"Dar's pie, sah.'
Guest-"Nothing after pie 2" Waiter
mo, sab muffin but feein' de wal
tah."-[N. Y. Sun.
Countryman Tin gallery of stock ex-
change to wife)-Some o them seats
down there, Marian, COST bout 500, 600
apiece. Wife-Mercy me Why don't
they set down IN. Y. Sun.
''Did your husband see his picture
we printed last Sunday 2" asked an ed
itor. eyes, he saw it," "Just gave it
cursory glance, l suppose "NO,
sir; he gave it "a cursOry word"
Lady (recently moved into the neigh
bOrhOod) II am very anxious to rent
pew in the church, Deacon Jones.
My children are large enough to at
tend" Absent minded deacon (whO
is also a landlord)-"I am very sorry,
madam, but we don't take children"
Col. Cuff see, Mr.. Lard, that you
are charging me As and SO cents a
pound for butter now. What is this
high price owing to Mr.. Lard-Well,
it is chiefly owing to me, Col. Cuff,
and | ShOulh fnaI very much OBLIGED If
you could make it convenient to pay
up.
Judge Brown with emphasis)-
"Clara, is that George fellow coming
around here again tonight 7" Clara
(hopelessly) 81 believe SO, papa"
Judge -"Well, daughter, remember
this: This house closes at 10 sharp,
and" Clara (hastily)-"Oh, George
will be here before that, papa; please
don't worry"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-11-24
The Recovery of A. II. Stewards Body

Elk superintendent Walling of the
New York police in his new book gives
Il long and interesting account of the
robbery of A. T. Stewards grave and
the recovery of the body. He says the
remains were first taken to Canada,
and $25O,O00 was demanded for their
return. Finally, in January, 1879,
when go, 900 was named as a satisfac-
tory price, Mrs. Stewart arranged to
recover the body. A trusty messenger,
10y direction of the unknown robbers,
drove one night i'm an open wagon
along an unfrequented road in West
chester county. At intervals, mount
ed masked men gave him directions as
to the road to be followed. Finally, on
turning up a dark lane he was stopped.
"Here it is" said one masked man,
"give me the money" To prove that
they were Mr.. Stewards bones, one of
the men held an irregular bit of vel
vet, and opening a BULLS eye lantern
showed the cloth was identical in
shape with bit of paper that the
young man carried. The command,
Come, hurry up!" was at once obeyed
by the messenger, who handed out the
money. The robbers retired few feet
and counted it keeping the young man
prisoner the while. Then they
jumped into their wagon and drove off
in the darkness. The next night the
body was removed to Garden City OH
ii special train and put in a secure
vault. Should anybody attempt to
steal it now the bells in the cathedral
tower will set aringing an alarm by a
concealed spring. The letters giving
information about the body and stipu-
lating the reward, were signed Henry
q. Romaine, and were dated in Boston.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-11-24
Senator Edmunds on Horseback.

A Washington correspondent says
that among the best equestrians in
that city are Secretary Bayard, Sena-
tor Edmunds and Perry Belmont. Sen
ator Edmunds, he adds, is AS devoted
to- the culture of the horse as if he had
been brought up in the blue grass re-
giOn of Kentucky instead of the Green
mountains of Vermont. He has an
only daughter to whom he is entirely
devoted and he thinks much of her
health depends upon her horseback
exercise so every pleasant afternoon
the horses are brought up to his door
on Massachusetts avenue and the SEN
ator and his daughter go for canter
in the country lanes about Washing
ton. In wintry weather he does not
ride much, but on soft spring after
noon nothing short of tying him up
would keep him at the capitol. Meth
er does this Vermont man care about
bestriding "A screw. He is good judge
of horse flesh and something of horse
fancier, and when he wants horse he
doesn't mind paying for it. On the
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-11-24
The Drummer's Best Girl.

He hurried up to the Office as soon as
he entered the hotel, and, without
waiting to register, enquired eagerly
"Any letter for me 2"
The clerk sorted over a package
with the negligent attention that comes
with practice, then tipped One-a very
small one-on the counter. The trav-
cling man took it with a curious smile
into a mask of expectancy. He smiled
more as he read it. Then, ObliviOus of
other travellers who jostled him, he
laid it tenderly against his lips and
actually kissed it. A loud guffaw
startled him:
"Now, look here, old fellow" said a
loud voice, "that won't do, you know.
Too spooney for any thing. Confess
now, your wife didn't write that let
ter"
"No, she didn't" said the travelling
man with an amazed look, as if he
would like to change the subject.
"That letter is from my best girl"
"It's no use, you've got to read it to
us, Dick" said one of them eve want
to know all about your best girl"
$50 you SHALL" said Dick, with great
GOODNESS; land [ will give you the let
ter, and you Can read it yourselves.
There it is" and he laid it open on the
table.
81 guess not" said the one who had
been lOudest in demanding it. eve
like to chaff little, but l hope we are
gentlemen. The young lady would
hardly care to have her letter read by
this crowd,n and he looked reproach-
fully at his friend.
"But insist upon it," was the an
swer. "There is nothing in it to be
ashamed of-except the spelling that
is little shaky, I'll admit, but she
won't care in the least. Read it, Har-
dy, and judge for yourself"
Thus urged Hardy took up the let
ter shamefacedly enough and read it.
There were only few words. First
he laughed, then swallowed suspi-
on the table again and rubbed the back
of his hand across his eyes as If trOu-
bled with dimness of vision.
"Pshaw," he said, eff L had a love
letter like that" and then he was ST
lent.
"Fair play !" cried one of the Others
with an uneasy laugh.
''I'll read it to you, boys" said theil
friend, seeing they made no move to
take it, "and L think you'll agree with
me that it is a model love letter."
My owen deer Pa Pal sa mi p Rairs
every night and Wen | kis yure Pict-
ure L ASK god to bless you GOOD bi
PAPA yure best girl. DOLLY.
For a moment or two the company
remained silent, while the little letter
passed from hand to hand, and you
would have said that every one had
hay fever by the snutfling that was
heard. Then Hardy jumped to his
feet:
"Three cheers for Dolly, and three
cheers more for Dicks best girl !"
They were given with Il will.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-11-24
The California ssBoom."
An Opinion as to the Duration Thereof.
Malone Palladium.

Malone Palladium.
A gentleman residing in this village,
who has had Il mild touch of the Cali
fOrnia fever, recently addressed let
ter to IA gentleman residing in west
ern city in whose Judgment he had con
fidence, and who has had large expe-
rience in similar booms, asking advice
as to what he had best to do. The re-
ply is SO sensible and suggestive tina,
we requested a copy of it for publica-
ton, and herewith append it =
In the nature of things, the "Cali-
fornia boom" must collapse suddenly
and disastrously. But when, L mol
any other can tell. To push the in
quiry step further-Is it too late for
yOu9 1t is too late for sudden for
tunes for the land has all the weight
it can bear already, judging by all ex-
perience. Certainly people with sense
enough to make money must soon see
the madness of piling up fictitious
prices in a place where there are so few
all-the- year-rOund advantages where
water must be brought by artificial
means to raise even the necessaries of
life. One must expect to be very alert
among a crowd of such sharpers as are
already there and in possession of the
best things, and with ample capital to
operate. For myself, situated as L am,
| want none of it, as l see it from this
distance, but for you it may be entire
ly different. You ought not to attach
too much Importance to my opinion.
am at the settling down age, and
look at things from that standpoint of
view. Those tOwns-LOs Angeles,
Pasadena, San Diego and Riverside
are so Over-crowded that it is difficult
from all accounts to get board or shell
ter at all. The idea of being so crowd
ed and uncomfortable is very repug-
Eant to me. l don't think | could en-
dure it for a week. Still, think il
would be worth all a trip would cost
you to have your mind settled.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-11-24

CTATE OF VERMONT DISTRICT OF CALEDONIA ss
y In Probate Court, held at the Probate Office
III St. JOhnsbury, in said District the 7th day
of November A. ID. 1887.
A copy of the last Will and Testament of George
E.. Marshall, late of Montague, in the County
of Franklin, and State of Massachusetts, deceased
testate duly proved and allowed in the State of Mas
sachusetts aforesaid being presented to the Court
here by the Executor thereof. that the said copy
may be allowed, filed and recorded in this Court
agreeably to the Statute in such case made and
provided it is hereby ordered that all persons
asession thereof to be held at the Probate Office,
in st. Johnsbury, in said District, the 26th
day of November, A. ID. 1887, and contest the filing
Testament, if they cause for which purpose it
is further ordered that copy of the record of this
the Caedonian printed at st. Johnsbury aforesaid,
before said time of hearing
By tie Court, Attest
WALTER P. SMITH, Judge.
A true copy of Record, Attest,
24-26 WALTER 2. SMITH Judge.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-11-24
Presentation of Account.

CTATE OF VERMONT, CALEDONIA DISTRICT, IS
y In Probate Court, held at the Probate Office in
St. JOhnsbury, in said District, on the 5th day of
November. A. ID. 1857.
Hiram l.. Morse, Administrator upon the Es-
tate of Nathan ri ike, late of Waterford, in said
district deceased, presents his administration &C
count for examination and allowance, and makes
application for decree of distribution and parti-
ton of the estate of said deceased.
Whereupon, it is ordered by said Court, that said
account and said application be referred to ses-
sion thereof, to be held at the Probate Office in
said st. Johnsbury on the Goth day of November,
A. d. 1887, for hearing and decision thereon and
it is further ordered, that notice hereof be given
to all persons interested, by publication of the same
three weeks successfully in the Caledonan, a
newspaper printed at St. Johnsbury, previous
TO said time appointed for hearing that they may
appear at said time and place, and show cause, If
any they may have why said account should not
be allowed, and such decree made.
By the Court Attest
WALTER p. SMITH. Judge.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-11-24
Vermont Libraries.

A few men of wealth in Vermont
have established free public libraries
for the benefit OF their native towns OF
the towns of their residence. The first
was established by a donation of Sir
Curtis Lampson at New Haven Mills,
Addison county, his native place. Mr..
William Mcclure made a donation OF
$500, and the donation of upward 5000
by the Inhabitants of Pittsford, on the
express condition that every inhabi-
tant should have an equal right to the
use of the library, established the Ma
clure library at Pittsford. The cree
ton of a building Jointly by Hon. IRE
nor w. Park and Seth b. Hunt of New
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1888.
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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-11-24

day of the last republican presiden
tial convention, when Theodore RoOse-
Welt was figuratively taking off his
coat for Edmunds at Chicago, the sem
ator took an early train and went off
into the mountain country to look at a
horse. 1t is satisfactory to know that
although he didn't get the republican
nomination for president, he got an
excellent horse, which he rides to this
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-11-24
Commissioners Notice.

The subscribers, having been appointed by
the Honorable Probate Court for the District OF
Caledonia, Commissioners to receive, examine and
adjust all claims and demands of all persons
against the estate of William A Chapman, late of st
JOhnsbury in said District, deceased, represented
insolvent and the term of six months from the Goth
day of Oct 1887 being allowed by said Court to the
creditors of said deceased to exhibit and prove
their respective claims before us: Give notice
that we will attend to the duties of our appoint
ment at the residence of Mrs Elisabeth M. Chap
man in St. Johnsbury East, in said District, on the
25th day of November and the 10Th day of April
next, at ten o'clock in the forenoon, on each OF
said days.
GEO. E. GOODALL, Eg comm,rs
24-26 II. F. GRISWOLD, .sas@ Ooiilh io'
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-11-24

will comprise several illustrated articles on Ire
land. by Charles De Kay; papers touching thu
field of the Sunday School Lessons, illustrated by
E. L. Wilson; wild Western life, by Theodore
Roosevelt, the English Cathedrals by Mrs. Van
Rensselaer,, with illustrations by Pennell; DR.
Buckley's valuable papers Dreams, Spiritual
ism, and ClairvOyance; essayes in criticism, art
travel, and biography; poems cartoons; ETC.
Published by The CENTURY Co. 80 East It'll
Street New York
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-11-24
KEENAN, on Siberia.

Except the Life of Lincoln and the War Articles,
no more important series has ever been undertaken
by The CENTURY than this of Mr.. Kennans s.
With the previous preparation of four years travel
and study in Russia and Siberia, the author I'M
dertoOk a journey of $4,000 miles for the special
Investigation here required. An introduction
from the Russian Minister of the Interior admitted
him to the principal mines and prisons, where he
became acquain ted with some three hundred state
series will be a startling well accurate reve-
atiOn of the exile system. The many illustrations
by the artist and photogI apher, Mr.. George A.
Frost, who accompanied the author, will add
greatly to the value of the articles.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-11-24
Farm for Sale.

One-fourth mile outside the village limits of St
Johnsbury, at the head of Pleasant ST., within the
village school district containing one hundred and
fifty acres cutting seventy-fve tons of hay, and
very productive for wheat, oats, and all crops
grown in northern Vermont A thrifty wood LOT
Of fifteen acres. Well watered, with good water
at house and barns. Buildings pleasantly situat
ed and in all respects desirable place for resi-
dence and for profitable farming. A portion OF
the purchase money remain if desired.
RICHARD W. PEA BODY.
June 90 1897 4tf
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-11-24
INSTRUCTION ON
PIANO FORTE AND ORGAN

MISS CATHERINE PRINCE for nearly three
years pupil of the New England Conservatory of
and vicinity, that she is prepared to take pupils
for instruction on the Piano forte and Organ. The
structiOn of children specially. Has references
from DR.. TOuree and G. e. Whiting. Rooms at
o. CHAsE's, Is Main Street. 1926"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-11-24
Commissioners NOtIce.

L. w. TAYLOR'S ESTATE.
The subscribers having been appointed by
the Honorable Probate Court for the District OF
Caledonia, Commissioners to receive, examine,
and adjust all claims and demands of all persons
against the estate of L. W. Taylor late of St. Johns
bury in said District deceased, represented insOl-
vent, and the term of six months from the 9Th day
of November 1887, being allowed by said Court
to the creditors of said deceased to exhibit and
prove their respective claims before Give
notice, that will attend to the duties of our
appointment at the residence of G. T. Brigham, in
st. JOhnsbury in said District on the 28th day of
November and the 9Th of May next, at one O'Clock,
in the afternoon, each of said days.
C. T. BRIGHAM, (Co,,m,rs
24-26 JULIUS C.. GRAY ( zoe
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-11-24
Desirable Property for Sale.

I offer for sale my residence at the head of Main
Street House large. convenient beautifully To-
Gated and in splendid neighbOrhoOd- Good barn
Lot half an acre, giving good garden.
also offer for sale my farm consisting OF thirty
acres of good land, tilage and pasture, ullage IN
high state of cultivation and less than quarter
of mile from the village. -
want an immediate customer for either, Will
sell cheap enough to make investment an object,
l mean business.
Intend to remove to California as soon as can
sell and settle up my affairs. Please examine;
property will speak for itself. 10000
st. Johnsbury March p 1887.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-11-24
A Novel bV EgglestOn
Miscellaneous Features

with illustrations will through the year.
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Shorter fctions will appear every month.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-11-24
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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-11-24

Goodwill, like a good name, is got
by many actions and lost by one.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-11-24
THE CENTURY MAGAZINE.

With the November. 1887, issue THE CENTURY
commences its thirty fifth volume with a regular
circulation of almost $50, 600. The War Papers
and the Life of Lincoln increased its monthly edi-
tion by 100 OOO The latter history having recount
ed the events of Lincolns early years, and given
the necessary survey of the political condition OF
the country, reaches new period, with which his
secretaries were most intimately acquainted. Un-
der the caption
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-11-24

following the battle series" by distinguished gen
erals will describe interesting features of arm.
life, tunneling from Libby Prison, narratives 0
personal adventure etc. General Sherman viii
write on 1.-THE Grand Strategy of the War"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-11-24
Lincoln in the War,
Supplementary War Papers,

the writer's now enter on the more important par
of their narrative, viz the early years of the Wal
and President LincOln's part therein.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-11-24
George E. MarshaIl's. Estate

GEO. E. GOODALL, Es IComm,rs
24-26 H. F. GRISWOLD, 4aN "ohinh To-
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-11-24

Agent for VT. Mutual Fire Insurance CO., wil
attend 10 Explorations and collecting assessment
in st. JOhnsbury, Concord and Victory. Reliabl,
Insurance at low rates Call address him al
st. JOhnsbury. VI.
Martinsburg daily gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1887-1887, 1887-07-02
RRAr0a4R
CUMBERLAND VALLEY RAILROAD.

On and after Sunday, June roth,
1887, trains will run as follows Stand
ard Time.)
EASTWARD.
Fast Mail leaves Martinsburg at IS
M, Bedington ! IS, Falling Waters
747, Williamsport Station 5 90, Hagefs-
town 20, Chambersburg 8 IS, Carlisle
10 IS, arrive at Harrisburg II 10, Phila-
de1phia 5 IS nj.
Mail Express Train leaves Martins
burg at 5 IS p M, Bedington 5 80, Fall
ing Waters 5 81, Williamsport Station
4 40, Hagerstown 4 II, Chambersburg
5 IS, Carlisle s 80 arrive at Harrisburg
at 7s25.
". o. Express leaves Harrisburg at
445 M, Carlisle 5 SIS, Chambersburg
s SO, arrives at Hagerstown at ! 40,
Williamsport Station 5 So, Falling Wat
ers s SIS, Bedington goo, Martinsburg
Mail leaves Harrisburg at 4 AS m,
Carlisle SIS, Chambersburg 9 so. arrive
at Hagerstown at 10 20, Williamsport
Station II o., Failing Waters II IS, Bed
ington II 20, Martinsburg III IS.
Fast Line leaves Harrisburg at 5 as,
Carlisle 4 SIS, Chambersburg S so, Hag-
erstowu.6 As, Williamsport Station , OF,
Falling Waters rs, Bedington 20.
arrives at Martinsburg Z IS P m.
W.. Al. GARD, Agt. j. F. BOYD, Supt.
H. A. RIDDLE, General Passenger ACT.